Childminder in Oxfordshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY378647 Inspection date 17/11/2009 Inspector Rosemary Davies

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. Shops, a park, toddler groups, library and other town amenities lie within walking distance. The childminder takes children to and collects them from, local schools and pre- schools. The entire property is registered for childminding and it offers areas for outside play. The property is accessed by a flight of outdoor steps, with childminding taking place on first and second floor levels.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time, of whom three may be on the Early Years Register. She is currently minding three children in the early years age range. She also offers care to children aged over five years to seven years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder offers overnight care for three children under eight years, of whom one may be under two years, at any one time.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder offers an inclusive setting in which all children are warmly welcomed. Children make good progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage ( EYFS) because the childminder knows each child well individually and helps them develop into confident, social and inquisitive beings. The childminder establishes close relationships with parents, which contributes positively to children being cared for well. The childminder reflects on her practice and attends relevant training courses, both of which contribute to her ability to maintain continuous improvement well.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 provide details to indicate there is a current certificate in place relating to paediatric first aid training (Suitable People)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 18/12/2009

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 implement a system to help children be aware of the full range of activities on offer, to further promote their independence as learners  continue to develop the assessment system, using the EYFS framework to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 pinpoint progress in all aspects of learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder fully understands her responsibilities for keeping children safe and updates her training in this area regularly. She keeps the regulator, Ofsted, fully informed of changes to her provision and has a suitable complaints procedure. She is cleared as suitable to work with children. All required documentation is in place, such as a record of children's attendance, parental permissions and public liability insurance. A full range of suitable policies guides her practice, although there is no annual system for reviewing these. An appropriate record of risk assessment details changes she makes to provide for the children's safety, for example, renewing her car's tyres and new security measures for outside gates. Detailed daily checklists ensure that her premises are suitably ready for the children's arrival. The childminder cannot locate her current first aid certificate, although provides evidence of having booked the course. She has completed two such

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the early years provision

courses in the past, so has relevant first aid skills to protect children. Taken all together, these measures lead to children being safeguarded well.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to providing a quality service for both children and parents. Parents state their appreciation of all she does for their children, such as widening children's spheres of interest and providing extremely flexible working hours. They receive a wide range of useful information on the day to day running of the provision and are kept fully updated about children's progress. The childminder understands how to obtain additional support from outside professionals, if children have additional needs. She establishes useful two way communications with other provisions attended by the children.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity are promoted well overall. The childminder has identified the need to offer more resources reflecting the diversity of the world for children's use, and has found a way to do this. This evidences her ability to evaluate her practice accurately and identify where she needs improvements. Additionally, the childminder details a clear vision for future developments, for example, gaining further qualifications, so showing her determination to improve further. She undertakes regular training, which results in improved outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes full use of her knowledge of the EYFS and the early learning goals to offer children enjoyable and stimulating experiences. She utilizes outside areas imaginatively to provide especially good outdoor activities. Children make a 'hedgehog hideaway'; match pictures of birds on the fence with ones they see and enjoy frequent 'messy' play. Indoors, a further wide range of interesting activities is offered; however, there is no system to make children fully aware of the full range on offer. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children receive excellent levels of support from the childminder. She offers a positive, enthusiastic but calm role model, to whom children respond well. Relationships are excellent and these form the basis of the good quality care and education offered. Children try new experiences confidently because they trust the

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and outcomes for children

childminder; this trust is justified, as she maintains their safety exceedingly well. They enjoy exploratory play, being curious about new things and eagerly trying new resources, for example, a spontaneous game of 'peek-a-boo' using a scarf.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the childminder's knowledge of child development and her patient approach. She encourages problem solving, quietly encouraging children to 'turn it round' and 'press it down' when trying to complete puzzles. They 'find their voices' and understand new words quickly, owing to emphasis and clear repetition given because she knows this is important for vocabulary acquisition.

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and outcomes for children

Learning is personalised because the childminder treats each child as an individual, knowing their capabilities well. She tracks their progress, maintaining a photographic record, although the system is not fully developed. It does not link clearly to all aspects of the EYFS framework, in order to monitor that all early learning goals are covered over a period. Nevertheless, aims for future learning are identified, so learning is progressive. Children develop good skills for their future lives, for example, learning how to handle books, develop early writing skills and use basic technology.

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and outcomes for children

Children live very healthy lives when with the childminder, spending time outside daily, both for exercise and learning through play. They enjoy deciding which fresh fruit they will eat; learn to wash their hands properly and are taught the importance of brushing their teeth daily. Children use extremely clean premises, in which the spread of cross-infection is prevented well.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder maintains children's safety extremely well. She identifies and minimises potential risks and regularly checks that her premises remain safe. Children learn to recognise danger, negotiating the outside steps under her watchful supervision but being allowed to try other things to find out how to keep themselves safe, for example, how to crawl under tables without bumping their heads. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitable People) 18/12/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Suitable People) 18/12/2009

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